The 718 Spyder RS is not a closed sports car that can be driven with the top open; it is an open-top sports car braving every corner that can be driven with the top closed. The 2-piece manual lightweight roadster top with two taut fins can be completely removed, used as a canvas roof or as a canvas roof with weather partition. For maximum weight savings, you can also store it at home instead of in the trunk. This saves up to 35 lbs compared to the 718 Boxster. Available with Red or Grey accents or in all Black.

Typical of a Porsche Spyder: the characteristic streamliners at the rear end provide a visual continuation of the shape of the Black Supplemental safety bars. An unmistakable look that evokes memories of the silhouette of predecessors from the past. In combination with the Weissach Package, the upper part of the housing of the raised third brake light between the streamliners comes in carbon-weave finish – just like the finisher of the Supplemental safety bars.

Combustion air intakes made of Black painted CFRP are used behind the driver and passenger, below the fins of the roadster top. The result: improved dynamic wind pressure, which gives the engine additional air through the airbox and amps up the vehicle’s motorsport character. In combination with the Weissach package, the air intakes come in carbon-weave finish.

The pronounced front spoiler lip, with an air curtain in front of the wheel-arch housings, ensures increased aerodynamic downforce on the front axle. The central air intake in the front end further optimizes aerodynamics and directs the air flow upwards through the exhaust opening in front of the front trunk lid.

The upper openings in the wheel arch made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), the so-called louvers, and the newly designed front spoiler lip with air curtains surrounded by airflow optimize the wheel-arch ventilation. The result: the reduction in overpressure in the wheel housing and thus more downforce.

Persistently defying the headwind: the front trunk lid made of particularly light carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) in the exterior color. The NACA air ducts in Black improve brake cooling – and clearly state that this Spyder doesn't bear the abbreviation RS for nothing. In combination with the Weissach Package, the front trunk lid in carbon-weave finish – optionally available partially painted – also underscores its motorsports heritage.

The fixed rear spoiler between the tinted taillights is larger than on the 718 Spyder, emphasizing the performance-orientated design even more. In its typical GT form, it ensures the aerodynamic balance of the vehicle – even when the roof is open. In combination with the Weissach Package, the rear spoiler, the rear spoiler with the so-called Gurney flap in carbon-weave finish, creates a particularly sporty finish.

Perfectly shaped super sports car technology: the rear fascia in Black with a diffuser, complete with fins, accelerates the airflow on the rear underbody, thus intensifying what is known as the Venturi effect. The 718 Spyder RS sucks itself onto the ground – for additional downforce on the rear axle.

The large volume of the lightweight stainless steel sport exhaust system, with rear muffler and two stainless steel Black tailpipes moved apart, reduces exhaust backpressure and releases countless endorphins with every sound. In combination with the Weissach Package, the tailpipes are made of titanium and are reminiscent of the look of the Porsche 935, which was relaunched in 2018.

That most exciting combination of a storm and daring to go forward: chassis elements tried and tested on the race track, the GT4 RS engine – the 718 Spyder RS brings its untamed power to the road without compromise. Corner after corner. Goosebump after goosebump.

The GT4 RS engine in a roadster: 493 hp at 8.400 rpm, max. torque 331 lb. ft. at 6,250 rpm. The 4.0-liter, 6-cylinder boxer, high-revving, natural aspirating engine with a maximum of max. 9.000 rpm is by far the most powerful in the 718 model range.

6 individual throttle valves supply the 6 cylinders with air optimally for direct responsiveness and excellent dosing of the engine. It is powerful and robust thanks to a central oil feed, forged pistons and lightweight titanium con rods.

The shifts of the performance-oriented 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) are fast and emotive. Even the 7th gear has a short, sporty response. The mechanical locking differential ensures optimal power transmission.

Weissach. The workplace of our engineers. It's no wonder that the optional Weissach Package specially developed for the 718 Spyder RS was given this name. The signature in the form of the 'Weissach RS' emblem can be found on the cover of the cup holder, as stitching on the headrests and embossed on the lightweight roadster top.

The consistent use of the carbon-weave finish sharpens the design of the 718 Spyder RS even more – from the front trunk lid and the top half of the exterior mirrors, the side and combustion air intakes behind the driver and front passenger, to the upper part of the housing of the third brake light. The cover on the supplemental safety bars and the aerodynamic Gurney flap on the rear spoiler – also in carbon-weave finish – dynamically round off the consistent fine tuning.

The 718 Spyder RS can cope with any conditions – rain or cold – even when driving with the roof down. The sight of the flat silhouette with the Weissach Package emblem embossed on the lightweight roadster top is now even more exciting than it already was.

The two separate tailpipes produce a sound that is guaranteed to make you smile and gets deep under your skin. The look of the Titanium tailpipes is inspired by the limited edition 935 Motorsport production run from 2018, a tribute to the legendary 935/78 Le Mans racing car.

The 20-inch 718 Cayman GT4 RS forged magnesium wheels are available in various paint finishes and save almost 22 lb of weight in total. For improved driving dynamics thanks to the reduction in unsprung weight – and unbridled driving pleasure on winding mountain roads. The centerlock with 'RS' lettering already increases the driving ambitions down in the valley.

Precise handling starts at the interface between driver and vehicle: with the 718 RS-specific sport steering wheel including the Yellow 12 o'clock marking. The Black gearshift paddles with Yellow markings ensure crisp, short gearshifts, just like in motorsports. The steering wheel rim is finished in Race-Tex. A track-tested microfiber material that provides good grip.

The GT-specific design of the PDK gear lever is visually based on a gear lever – with a manual gate. Grip area and boot are in Race-Tex, the shift pattern comes in Racing Yellow. The PDK gear lever is designed in the same way as sequential transmissions in racing cars. This means: the gear lever must be pushed forward in the manual gate to downshift and pulled back for shifting up.

The circuit-tested Race-Tex microfiber material offers additional grip – for example on the steering wheel rim and the grip area of the PDK gear lever. The optional interior fittings offer an even sportier Race-Tex feel. The contrasting colors Arctic Grey or Carmine Red, depending on the equipment, set sporty, puristic accentuating details on the door opening loops, the decorative stitching or the perforated Race-Tex seat center.

The trim panels in carbon-weave finish (satin finish) – for example on the dashboard and center console – emphasize the puristic, sporty character. In combination with the Weissach Package, the badge with the 'Weissach RS' emblem sets a clear signature on the decorative panel of the cup holder. The door-sill guards in carbon-weave finish (satin finish) with 'Spyder RS' lettering reflect its motorsports heritage as soon as you get inside.

The Full Bucket Seats made of CFRP with carbon-weave finish and integrated side airbags offer excellent lateral support with minimal weight. The seat center is made of perforated Race-Tex with a Black underlay in Arctic Grey or, depending on the interior, in Carmine Red. The 'Spyder RS' lettering is embroidered on the headrests, and with the 'Weissach RS' emblem in combination with the Weissach Package. The Adaptive Sport Seats Plus with 18-way adjustment are available at no extra cost.